Even with the state of Louisiana still facing a $304 million budget shortfall, Governor John Bel Edwards' plan to call another special legislative session is getting its share of opposition.

Some lawmakers say a special session is not necessary, offering alternative plans to cut spending and fill the budget hole. One Republican plan offered by Rep. Lance Harris, (R) Alexandria, includes cutting nearly $30 million from the state's Minimum Foundation Program (MFP) that allocates state dollars to public classrooms.

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The idea does not sit well with Governor Edwards.

"I draw the line on K through 12 education. We have never cut our basic per pupil allocation in the MFP that's been approved by the legislature before," Edwards said.

Far from the halls of the Louisiana state capitol, Kelly Stomps teaches youngsters violin. The 2016 state teacher of the year worries that classes like hers would be jeopardized if the state were forced to cut MFP dollars to public classrooms.

"Louisiana's future is right here in these classrooms, so we need to focus on creating the budgets that will help our students succeed," Stomps said.

Speaking to a large group of retired teachers in Mandeville Thursday, Edwards attacked the Republican proposal to cut money allocated to K through 12 classrooms.."Over a four-month period, our schools would absorb a $30 million cut. If you annualize that, that's really about a $90 million cut," Edwards said.

"We know the teacher in the classroom is the most important component of our school system, and if you impact instruction in the classroom, it's going to have long-lasting effects on our school system," St. Tammany School Superintendent Trey Folse said.

Edwards will unveil his own plan to deal with the budget shortfall Friday morning at a meeting of the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget in Baton Rouge.

"We will lay out a path forward that involves a special session in February. It involves using the rainy day funds, which avails ourselves of I think $119.6 million towards the more-than $300 million shortfall that we have in the current year," Edwards said.

Back at Woodlake Elementary School, Stomps continues to teach violin to her students.

"I have faith in our politicians that they will find a way, because our students are in their hands," Stomps said.

The Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget convenes Friday morning at 9 a.m. at the state capitol in Baton Rouge.